Nova Scotia Power

Field Project Lead - Metro and North East

Field Project Lead - Metro and North East
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LocationQueens, NS
Job Typefull time
On-site
Utilities

About This Job

The Opportunity

Company, Department: NS Power, Energy Delivery Capital Management

Location: 2 Positions: Halifax Regional Municipality Metro Area and North East Territory

Closing Date: July 30, 2025

The Field Project Lead is accountable for the execution of the distribution line capital program. We are looking for a self-motivated, customer focused individual to engage with field personnel and project stakeholders, to track execution progress, and to provide feedback to support the cost-effective improvement in reliability of distribution infrastructure.

Key Elements Of This Role Include

Oversee distribution line (PLT), pole setting, traffic control and crane contract resources to ensure the safe and effective completion of planned capital work.
Execution of the Contractor Safety Management Plan and the Environmental Management System to ensure appropriate safety and environment engagement with contract employees performing work.
Provide on-site project management for assigned projects, including pre-execution inspections, coordinating and communicating with customers, stakeholders, and municipal/provincial regulators, assisting with material management, participating in start-up meetings and reviewing change orders.
Provide updates to regional supervision and management to ensure adequate situational awareness for regional leadership.
Ensure applicable NSP construction standards are followed. Perform Quality Assurance and Reliability inspections pre and post project completion to ensure the work planned and performed aligns with expectations.
Provide feedback on planning practices, construction practices, distribution line performance and reliability to help prioritize investments for the distribution line capital programs.
Ensure the safe and effective completion of emergency and reactive maintenance work on Nova Scotia Power’s distribution system when required.

You will be responsible for personal safety, that of co-workers, and those under your direction by observing and ensuring compliance with all Occupational Health and Safety Rules and Regulations. You will be accountable for environmental performance as it relates to the environment management system processes and initiatives.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Grade XII education or equivalent.

A Certificate in the Electrical trade, Power Line Technician and/or a Certificate in Engineering Technology and/or Certificate as an Electrical Technician would be preferred, however a combination of education and experience will be considered.
Experience with an electric utility or utility services contractor would be an asset.
Must hold a valid Nova Scotia driver’s license.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated negotiation, communication, organizational and leadership capabilities.
Adaptable to change and a self-motivated individual who is committed to optimizing the work management and scheduling processes.
Demonstrate an ability to function well in a team environment and be able to work independently when needed.
Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills and have proven problem resolution skills with the flexibility and ability to adapt to rescheduled assignments.
Available for after hour consultation and emergency power restoration work.
This position may occasionally need to provide support to projects outside of their defined geographic region.

We understand that experience comes in many forms, and we’re dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team. So, if your experience is close to what we’ve listed above, please consider applying.

Learn more about our culture and values

At the Emera Group of Companies, you’ll be part of an inclusive, respectful workplace where everyone is welcomed and supported. Come build a career as unique as you are: making an impact from Atlantic Canada to the world. Your experience and perspective will help us to safely deliver cleaner, more reliable energy to our customers. If working in an innovative environment, challenging yourself, and shaping a cleaner energy future inspires you, we want to hear from you. Apply by July 30, 2025 and let us know why this role is right for you.

The perks of joining our team? We offer:

Health & Wellbeing: A comprehensive benefits plan, 24/7 access to virtual health care services for you and your family through Dialogue, access to a free on-site fitness centre, Employee and Family Assistance Program, parental leave top-up plan and wellness benefits.

Grow Your Career: Opportunities to advance within and between our affiliate companies, a focus on employee development and available sponsored education programs.
Community Engagement & Care: Corporate investments in the places where our people live and work, mentoring opportunities, fundraising-matching & volunteer programs, various committees and employee resource groups, and scholarships for children of employees.
Competitive Compensation: A comprehensive benefits plan and a Defined Contribution Pension Plan.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Emera

As one of Atlantic Canada’s largest publicly traded companies, we are ranked one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Top Employers for Young People and Top Diversity Employers. We know our success is driven by our dedicated teams and we strongly encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including persons who identify as racially visible, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, women in underrepresented roles and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

Applicants from these equity groups may self-identify through the online application process. We support candidates and employees with access and accommodation needs and encourage you to let us know when you require accommodation.

Recruitment & Promotion Policy

The success of the Emera Company is driven by its people: a strong team with a shared commitment to support the Emera Company mission and values. The purpose of our recruitment policy is to provide a consistent framework to support fair and equitable attraction, hiring, and retention of the best talent for vacant positions. We are dedicated to maintaining a fair hiring process that provides equitable opportunities to all our applicants and is guided by our company values.

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